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Though not exactly what you asked, RemoteDroid can remotely control your computer. (So if you were using, like, bctool/freescan virtual control it would work.) Though, you have to be on the same wifi network, and see your screen.

So basically my idea doesn't work very well (It sounded better in my head b4 typing it lmao)

I think it's entirely feasible. If you can start your vehicle, arm your alarm system, and operate an audio board mixer from a phone, surely someone can write something that allows you to control a scanner connected to a computer. There are situations where I can't carry a scanner on me 24/7 and it would be nice to have that capability instead of being stuck to whatever the scanner was doing when I left it.

Though not exactly what you asked, RemoteDroid can remotely control your computer. (So if you were using, like, bctool/freescan virtual control it would work.) Though, you have to be on the same wifi network, and see your screen.

So basically my idea doesn't work very well (It sounded better in my head b4 typing it lmao)

I've tried that, it works okay but I would prefer something with an interface designed for that purpose. I asked Proscan if they could look into it and was told that they weren't going to "reinvent the wheel." But I never got a name of the software that does this. It's a shame because I would pay over $100 to have their remote Radio Over IP function on my phone. I had a couple clients of mine ask as well.

But yes, I agree it would be, maybe not easy, but not difficult. Do you have Google's App Inventor? I don't see it creating a reasonable cash flow, but would be a good "additional tool" for an already paid tool.

But yes, I agree it would be, maybe not easy, but not difficult. Do you have Google's App Inventor? I don't see it creating a reasonable cash flow, but would be a good "additional tool" for a already paid tool.

Yup that's why I use Proscan, but sometimes I can't have my laptop with me as well. It would be better if someone who already provides scanner software designed it and made it available to everyone else as well, as a private request for this app will probably cost me a fortune.

I've tried that, it works okay but I would prefer something with an interface designed for that purpose. I asked Proscan if they could look into it and was told that they weren't going to "reinvent the wheel." But I never got a name of the software that does this. It's a shame because I would pay over $100 to have their remote Radio Over IP function on my phone. I had a couple clients of mine ask as well.

Win500 has a server (built into the main application) and a separate client that can remotely control the GRE PSR500-600 & RS PRO-106/PRO-197 models. I've used the Win32 client (works well) and there is also a PocketPC/Windows Mobile phone client (have not tried).

And I would also pay $100 for the same functionality on my phone model (There's an app for that). Any one else?

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It's funny how some people shoot down a good idea without much thought. If the right person was motivated to write it they could write client for Win500 or something. I wrote a app once for the Palm platform that would read a barcode and compare it over wifi to a Microsoft Access database and that was some years ago. It is quite commonplace now, but when I wrote it it was a feather in my cap. More than one person said I was wasting my time, but countless others were doing similar things at the same time I was. I just wish I had the chops to do it now.

Maybe if we find someone with the skill, we could get together and fund the project. I can't imagine it would cost all that much.

Teamviewer is great but doesn't have audio support for android. I am thinking of maybe trying to use skype but I'm not sure if it would work simultaneously. Any ideas?

I can confirm use of Teamviewer with Skype on an iPod Touch. The audio is probably delayed by about a second or so. Operation, depending on what program you're controlling, is pretty clunky in a lot of cases, but it works in a pinch.

Until there is a dedicated ProScan type app for smartphones, I would recommend trying Spashtop Remote Desktop. Works great to control/listen to ProScan (just tested in while typing this reply) along with Win500 and other programs on your desktop. It supports audio streaming with no delays. On the iPad it works fantastic since the entire screen fits with good readability. Using HDSDR to control my SDR (running in fullscreen mode) makes it feel like I'm using a native SDR application on the tablet.